India captain Suryakumar Yadav has scored just 17 runs in two outings so far in the T20I series against South Africa at home. AP
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Chopra warns Suryakumar Yadav: Captain must score runs ahead of T20 World Cup

  • Suryakumar Yadav's poor batting form is a concern ahead of India's T20 World Cup title defense.
  • He has scored 201 runs in 19 T20I appearances this year, averaging 14.35.
  • Former opener Aakash Chopra stated that a captain's job includes contributing with the bat, not just managing the team.
  • Chopra emphasized that while Yadav's captaincy is not in doubt, his batting form needs improvement for the World Cup.
  • The ongoing five-match T20I series between India and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's poor form threatens India's T20 World Cup title defense.

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